CMOC sets cobalt production record in 2024 The world's No. 1 cobalt miner produced 114,165 tonnes in 2024, nearly double its 2023 output. Staff Writer | January 6, 2025 | 8:38 am
Takeover target Korea Zinc warns of ‘very bad’ outlook for 2025 The takeover threat “has put the management and employees of Korea Zinc on the line to overcome the crisis,” the company said. Bloomberg News | January 6, 2025 | 8:38 am
Gold investors stay bullish for 2025 on Trump volatility Investment diversification through bullion purchases is “a trend that will persist,” one portfolio manager said. Bloomberg News | January 6, 2025 | 8:32 am
Vizsla Silver shares surge on 43% resource boost The company said it plans to publish a further update to the resource estimate in the second half of 2025. Staff Writer | January 6, 2025 | 8:17 am
Iron ore price drops to over one-month low on weaker China metal output Output at Chinese blast-furnace steel producers has continued to decline steadily. Reuters | January 6, 2025 | 8:12 am
Trump says tariff policy won’t be pared back The Washington Post reported that Trump aides were considering tariffs targeting critical sectors such as iron, copper, batteries, and rare earths. Staff Writer | January 6, 2025 | 7:57 am
US Steel, Nippon sue Biden administration over decision to block merger Biden blocked proposed deal on national security grounds. Reuters | January 6, 2025 | 7:01 am
Goldman pushes back $3,000 gold forecast on fewer US rate cuts Goldman projects prices will hit $2,910 an ounce by year-end. Bloomberg News | January 6, 2025 | 6:52 am
Codelco’s copper production edges higher in 2024 — Chairman Chairman Maximo Pacheco said output rose by 3,000 to 4,000 tonnes from 2023's 1.325 million tonnes in a "turnaround" year. Cecilia Jamasmie | January 6, 2025 | 5:48 am